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A genuinely good gluten free donut has been one of the more elusive achievements in allergen-friendly baking for longer than it should have been, and this Gluten Free Donut Pre-Mix closes that gap with a result that is light, golden, properly textured, and entirely free from wheat and gluten. Built on a base of maize starch and soy protein rather than wheat flour, it produces a fried donut with the soft, fluffy crumb and the delicately crisp, golden exterior that makes a great donut worth eating, without any of the dense, gummy, or flavourless qualities that have given gluten free fried baking an unfair reputation. Before going any further, however, there are some important allergen considerations that need to be read carefully before purchase, because this mix carries a cross-contact advisory that is relevant to anyone managing egg or dairy allergies alongside their gluten free requirements. Grandma always believed that good food should be honest about what it is and what it contains, and we are committed to making sure you have everything you need to make the right decision for your household before this product goes in your cart.
Important Allergen Notice: This product is gluten free and contains soy. The manufacturer has advised that this mix is blended and packed on the same production line as milk and egg products. While the manufacturer has an allergen management plan in place, the shared production line means that trace cross-contact with milk and egg cannot be fully guaranteed. This product is suitable for those managing a gluten intolerance or coeliac disease who do not also have a severe allergy to milk or egg. It is not recommended for anyone managing a severe or anaphylactic allergy to milk or egg. If you have any questions about whether this product is right for your specific dietary requirements please contact us directly before purchasing and we will do our best to help you make the right call.
Flavour Profile: This gluten free donut mix produces a lightly sweetened, tender batter with a soft, fluffy crumb and a delicately golden, slightly crisp exterior that holds together beautifully through frying and tossing in a cinnamon sugar coating without falling apart or becoming greasy. The flavour is clean and gently sweet with a pleasant, neutral base that works equally well finished with cinnamon sugar, vanilla glaze, chocolate dipping, or a drizzle of salted caramel, and the faint warmth of spice in the blend adds a subtle background note that gives the finished donut a more interesting and more rounded flavour than a purely neutral base achieves.
How to Make Your Gluten Free Donuts:
You will need 500g of this Gluten Free Donut Pre-Mix and 325ml of water.
Add the 325ml of water to your mixing bowl first, then add the full 500g of pre-mix on top of the water rather than the other way around, which helps the dry ingredients incorporate more evenly from the beginning. Using a paddle attachment, mix on low speed for two minutes. Scrape down the bowl thoroughly to ensure no dry mix remains at the sides or base, then increase to medium speed and mix for a further minute until the batter is smooth and homogeneous. Allow the batter to rest for 15 minutes before frying. This resting time is not optional: it allows the thickening agents and raising agents to fully hydrate and activate, and a batter fried without this rest will not produce the same light, even result. Heat your deep fryer oil to between 180 and 185 degrees Celsius. Fry the donuts until golden in colour, turning once during frying for an even result on both sides. Avoid overloading the fryer as dropping the oil temperature produces a denser, greasier donut rather than the light result this mix is capable of delivering. Toss the finished donuts immediately in a cinnamon sugar mixture while still warm and slightly tacky so the coating adheres properly. Cooled donuts will not hold the coating as effectively.
Ways to Serve and Finish Your Gluten Free Donuts: Classic cinnamon sugar is the most straightforward and most satisfying finish, requiring nothing more than a generous toss straight from the fryer while the surface is still warm, and producing a result that is genuinely difficult to improve on in terms of simplicity and crowd-pleasing appeal. A simple vanilla glaze made from icing sugar, a little milk or dairy free milk alternative, and a drop of vanilla extract transforms the same batter into something that looks considerably more impressive and works beautifully for celebrations and gatherings. A dark chocolate glaze made from melted good quality dark chocolate and a little coconut oil produces a glossy, deeply flavoured coating that sets firmly and pairs beautifully with a scatter of toasted coconut, crushed nuts, or a pinch of sea salt flakes across the top. A strawberry glaze made from icing sugar and a little fresh strawberry puree produces a naturally coloured, vibrantly flavoured finish that is particularly popular with younger members of the household and looks genuinely striking on a plate. For a more indulgent finish, a drizzle of salted caramel sauce and a sprinkle of Olsson’s sea salt flakes turns a simple gluten free fried donut into something genuinely worth presenting with pride.
Good to Know: This product is gluten free and wheat free, making it suitable for coeliacs and those following a strict gluten free diet in its base form. It contains soy and is not suitable for those managing a soy allergy. As detailed above, this product is blended and packed on the same production line as milk and egg products, and while the manufacturer has an allergen management plan in place, those managing a severe or anaphylactic allergy to milk or egg should not use this product without contacting us first to discuss whether it is appropriate for their specific situation. If you have any concerns or questions about the allergen status of this product please call us directly and we will help you work through the information available. This product does not contain aluminium-based raising agents in the conventional sense, though sodium aluminium phosphate is listed as a component of the raising agent system, which some individuals prefer to avoid. Please read the full ingredients declaration carefully before purchase.
Contains: SOY.
Advisory: Products are blended and packed on the same production line as milk and egg products. The manufacturer has an allergen management plan in place. Please use at your own discretion. Contact us if you have any questions before purchasing.
